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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 7076 FRIDAY 26 JULY 2024 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
Reckless Boating Incident in Swakopmund Mole Raises Concerns
inside German Embassy Supports Renovation of Church Tower Roof in Swakopmund
Eileen van der Schyff
Onlookers were treated to an unexpected and troubling spectacle this past Sunday when a man in a boat was seen racing through the Mole, disturbing the local marine life and potentially endangering swimmers. According to multiple residents, the boat, engaged in reckless behaviour for about half an hour, causing dolphins to flee the area. One resident described the scene, "at first, it was beautiful to watch the dolphins, but then this speedboat came roaring in, spinning around in the bay. It was chaos." The individual reportedly took a young boy from the shore for repeated joyrides, further disturbing the tranquillity of the Mole, which is a popular swimming area. A local doctor, who witnessed the incident, approached the man to address his behaviour but was unsuccessful. The doctor, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed his concerns about the safety of swimmers, “this kind of behaviour is extremely dangerous. Swimmers, Continues on page 2
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Splash of Colour on a Winter Morning Elaine Thompson captured this photo recently while members of the Favoured Winds Sailing Academy waited eagerly for the wind to pick up before they could go out sailing at the Walvis Bay Yacht Club.
New Regulations Enhance Swakopmund's Public Spaces
Rudi Bowe
Sharlien Tjambari
The Swakopmund Municipality has recently announced the official gazetting of regulations governing the use and management of key public areas within the town, including its parks, jetty, mole, and beach. These regulations, established under the Local Authorities Act of 1992, are now legally binding, aimed at enhancing safety, cleanliness, and
Walvis Bay Municipality Sheds Light on Recent Media Reports
overall enjoyment of Swakopmund's parks, jetty, mole, and beach areas for residents and visitors. Linda Mupupa, the municipality's Public Relations Officer, emp-
hasised that the newly gazetted regulations are designed to ensure the preservation and responsible use of Swakopmund's outdoor spaces. Continues on page 2
The office of the Chief Executive Officer of the Municipality of Walvis Bay in a statement addressed the recent media reports that may have raised questions among the town's residents. As a matter of transparency, Council states the following relating to the appointment of David Uushona as Acting Chief Executive Officer, the alleged withholding of crucial information pertaining to Red Force investigation, the resignation of legal representative and the Appointment of Redforce, the statement reads. The appointment of David Uus-
hona as Chief Executive Officer. Fair questions have been raised regarding the appointment of David Uushona, a manager at the Municipality of Walvis Bay that has been appointed as the towns Acting Chief Executive Officer while General Managers at the municipality are available. According to the Office of the Continues on page 2
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